Hampstead and Highgate
Catherine Becker

Catherine Becker, a lifelong resident of Hampstead, has dedicated her adult life to building businesses rather than pursuing a career in politics. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by local communities, Catherine is committed to enacting practical solutions rather than engaging in partisan politics.

Addressing Local Challenges

Catherine has witnessed the decline of Hampstead under decades of Labour leadership. She believes that real solutions are possible if local governance is approached with the same business-like efficiency applied to financial management and investments. Key areas of focus include:

• Tackling Crime: Hampstead is currently the third most crime-ridden area in London. Catherine advocates for increased funding for frontline police and comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of crime, aiming to enhance public safety and restore confidence in our streets.

• Investing in Local Amenities: Both Labour and Conservative parties have fallen short in committing to improvements in schools, GP clinics, local transport, and road infrastructure. Catherine's approach includes supporting both drivers and cyclists, enhancing the safety and functionality of streets to better serve all residents, including the elderly and those requiring delivery services.

• Balancing Housing and Amenities: While supporting affordable housing, Catherine emphasizes the need for parallel investments in local amenities. The O2 Centre, approved by Labour, exemplifies the pitfalls of insufficient planning for increased demand on infrastructure and services.

Responsible Fiscal Management

Catherine advocates for reducing both national and local taxation to make work more attractive and to ensure responsible spending. She supports tendering out contracts to ensure the best value, promoting fairer, lower taxes for businesses and local shops, and improving employment laws post-Brexit. Her focus is on prioritizing spending on hospitals and schools while offering incentives for those who opt for private services.

Representing Local Concerns

With a background in marketing, Catherine believes that an effective MP should genuinely represent their constituents. Her party, Reform UK, is committed to listening to community concerns and integrating them into policy. Catherine plans to engage with residents directly over the coming months to address key issues and ensure they are represented in her party’s agenda.

A Clear Choice for 2024

The upcoming election offers a critical choice between the entrenched corruption of the Conservative and Labour parties and the innovative, cost-effective solutions proposed by the Reform Party. Catherine is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, well-considered reforms to benefit Hampstead, West Hampstead, Highgate, and the country as a whole.

With 77,783 residents in the Hampstead and Highgate constituency, Catherine seeks your support—whether you have traditionally voted Labour, who have struggled to manage the area effectively, or Conservative, who have contributed to national challenges.